Arsenal fan commits suicide in Kenya

  1. Posted on Thursday 7 May 2009 - 14:45
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    Alex Kiarie, AfricaNews reporter in Nairobi, Kenya
    A fan of the English football club Arsenal in Kenya has committed suicide after his team lost to Manchester United in the UEFA Champions league. The incident happened in Nairobi's Pipeline estate on Tuesday night. The fan, Suleiman Omondi, was upset at the loss of his favourite team to the rivals at home.
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    He had reportedly threatened to hang himself but no one took him seriously. But neighbouirs woke up to a rude shock, when they found Omondi's body, clad in an 'Arsenal' T-Shirt, dangling from the roof of his veranda. Neighbours told 'Africa News' that Omondi might have betted on either his car or house.

    The English soccer clubs enjoy a massive following kenya. Many attribute the fanaticism on the falling standards of soccer in Kenya. News ofn the fans death prompted local radio and TV stations tom call for restraint from fans. This is the first time a person has committed suicide over soccer in Kenya.

    Five years ago, a teenage school girl took her life after being barred from attending American reggae star Shaggy's music concert by her parents. The shocked Shaggy called on youths to restrain themselves from such acts.

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